Spring Means Kite Fest & Carnival at Morro Rock, Kayaking, Skateboards, Paddle Boards, Tide Pools and Family Fun in Morro Bay, CA
Families Can Enjoy Special Savings on Their Entire Vacation with the New Morro Bay Adventure Pass
MORRO BAY, Calif., April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Relieve your spring fever with a visit to Morro Bay for family fun this April and May. Watch the kids light up at the idea of kayaking with sea otters, bicycling out to iconic Morro Rock, surfing, paddle boarding, whale watching, kite flying and tide pooling. The whole family can relax and take in the natural beauty of this unique fishing village located on Highway 1, along California's Central Coast.
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"Whether your family's taste for adventure runs extreme or serene, you will find something for everyone in Morro Bay. You can bike it, climb it, row it, surf it or simply soak it all in, there are no shortages of opportunities here," explains Brent Haugen, Executive Director, Morro Bay Tourism Bureau. "There are affordable kite, bike, kayak, surf, paddleboard and boat rentals dotted all along the bay. And, of course, beach combing, hiking and tide pooling is all free."
Morro Bay Adventure Pass
The Morro Bay Tourism Bureau will help tourists make the most of their experience in this seaside town by purchasing a Morro Bay Adventure Pass. This pass is full of activities including wine tasting, kayak, stand up paddleboard and bicycle rentals, boat cruises and many more activities at one low price.
Natural History, Sea Life and Beach Combing
The Museum of Natural History - the only one in the California State Park system - opened in 1962. The Morro Bay area is home to over 250 species of birds, including peregrine falcons. The great blue herons and the great and snowy egrets roost all year at the Heron and Cormorant Rookery located near the entrance of the Natural History Museum. Like birds, sea lions and otters are abundant on the bay.
Tide Pools
Morro Bay is home to one of the most fascinating coastal environments you'll find anywhere. There are sea urchins, crabs, sea stars, green anemones, barnacles, mussels, rock crabs, anemones, chitons, sponges, sea urchins, tubeworms, sea cucumbers and thick beds of seaweed. The Central Coast Natural History Association offers docent walks at many of the above locations. Call 805-772-2694 for information.
Events
There are also numerous events in the spring, perfect for family fun. The Morro Bay Kite Festival Carnival takes place on April 25-26, at the Morro Rock. The carnival is NEW to the annual festival this year! Come enjoy a fun family event for all ages and lifestyles. Hundreds of kites will be provided by "Central Coast Funds for Children." For more information visit: www.morrobaykitefestival.org
The Morro Bay website has a full list of year-round events, including food, wine and music festivals, art fairs and car shows unique to the town. For more information visit http://www.morrobay.org, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Susan Hartzler
Public Relations Manager
Mental Marketing
818-585-8641
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PUBLIC CONTACT:
Brent Haugen
Executive Director
Morro Bay Tourism Bureau
805-225-1570
Email
SOURCE Morro Bay Tourism Bureau
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